Patient's question:
Last year during a health check-up, I was diagnosed with vulvar leukoplakia. The itching was unbearable. The doctor prescribed some medication, which initially had some effect, but later it not only stopped working but the itching became even worse. Can vulvar leukoplakia really be cured? I'm really frustrated by this. My husband doesn't like me anymore, and I'm also afraid of passing it on to him.What kind of help I need: How to treat vulvar leukoplakia in its early stages?
Doctor's answer:
It may be related to systemic factors, such as diabetes or endocrine disorders. Local environmental factors of the external genitalia, such as moisture or heat, can lead to leukoplakia of the vulva. Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests that it is often caused by dampness-heat from the liver channel flowing downward to invade the vulva, or by conditions like blood deficiency with liver hyperactivity, yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys, or kidney yang deficiency, which result in insufficient nourishment of the vulva by essence and blood. Medication can include vitamin supplements. If the itching is severe and affects deep sleep, appropriate sedatives can be taken.